Minister of State Robert Troy has resigned as a Minister of State after he failed to declare all details of his properties to the Dáil register of members’ interests. In a statement issued this evening, he said: “I am issuing this statement as a serving TD for the constituency ofContinue Reading
AndreyUG/Shutterstock In 2021, more babies – 51% – were born to unmarried mothers in England and Wales than to those in a marriage or civil partnership for the first time since records began in 1845. This is a huge change. For centuries, “illegitimacy” and unmarried parenthood has been associated withContinue Reading
August 24 is Ukraine’s independence day – the day when, in 1990, the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic approved the Act of Declaration of Independence at a special session. Thirty-four years on, this historic day also marks six months since the beginning of Russia’s war of aggressionContinue Reading
Two Spanish towns have built a network of towers that douse surrounding trees with recycled water—stopping fire in its tracks.Continue Reading
In August 2021 the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, and since then secondary education for girls in the country has been banned. However, there have been reports of clandestine girls’ schools operating despite the ban. Teenage girls are reportedly taking extraordinary risks to attend lessons. Their teachers bravely share knowledge,Continue Reading
Damning accusations from Twitter’s former chief of security could have widespread consequences for Musk’s takeover.Continue Reading
Now a symbol of Japanese culture, the Kimono has Chinese roots. supawat bursuk/Shutterstock A woman in Suzhou, China, was reportedly detained recently for “provoking trouble”. Her alleged crime was being spotted outside wearing a kimono. The woman was dressed like a character from a manga (a Japanese comic). Arresting herContinue Reading
Not every 'expert' has the expertise to back up their argument. Pressmaster / shutterstock Have you ever listened to a talk by somebody who came across as an expert, only to find that they had no clue after all? Or perhaps you’ve been annoyed by a colleague who explains theContinue Reading
A man who was critically ill following a serious assault in Monasterevin, Co Kildare on Sunday has died. The man, aged in his 20s, who was found unresponsive at the scene and taken to Tallaght University Hospital has since passed away. He was pronounced dead on Monday afternoon. The OfficeContinue Reading
As a graduation prank, four high school students hijacked 500 screens across six school buildings to troll their classmates and teachers.Continue Reading
